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N5 う-verb (う), Transitive verb

(あら)to wash

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    1. う-verb (う), Transitive verb

      1. 1.

        to wash, to cleanse, to rinse

      2. 2.

        to inquire into, to investigate

      3. 3.

        to purify (one's heart)

      4. 4.

        to lave (e.g. shore), to wash over (e.g. deck), to sweep

    All Forms

    洗う 【あらう】

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    Examples

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      (かお)をよく(あら)

      I will wash my face thoroughly.

      • N5

      石鹸(せっけん)(あし)(あら)

      I wash my feet with soap.

      • N5

      昼食(ちゅうしょく)()食器(しょっき)(あら)のは(おとうと)仕事(しごと)だ。

      Washing dishes after lunch is my younger brother's job.

      • N5

      (わたし)(くるま)(あら)バイトをしています。

      I work part-time washing cars.

      • N5

      仔犬(こいぬ)動画(どうが)(こころ)(あら)われた。

      The puppy video was so heartwarming.

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